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The Descent Is Harder Than the Climb: Lessons in Leadership from Mt. Fuji

In 2017, I climbed Mt. Fuji in sneakers. This was not a deliberate choice to increase the challenge-it was the result of excellent research…

Jul 23, 2025

The Descent Is Harder Than the Climb: Lessons in Leadership from Mt. Fuji

Jul 23, 2025

I Spent $78 Learning Why Bash Still Matters in the AI Age

Here’s how a little laziness cost me $78.

Jun 15, 2025

I Spent $78 Learning Why Bash Still Matters in the AI Age

Jun 15, 2025

How to send long text input to ChatGPT using the OpenAI API

A straightforward guide to sending large input to ChatGPT using Python.

Aug 21, 2024

How to send long text input to ChatGPT using the OpenAI API

Aug 21, 2024

Optimizing text for ChatGPT: NLP and text pre-processing techniques

Sep 19, 2023

Optimizing text for ChatGPT: NLP and text pre-processing techniques

Sep 19, 2023

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Leading with a cybersecurity mindset

Aug 7, 2021

Leading with a cybersecurity mindset

Aug 7, 2021

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A GitHub guide for non-technical leaders

May 27, 2021

A GitHub guide for non-technical leaders

May 27, 2021

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How To Make Your Static Website Interactively Searchable

Let’s create a client-side search index

May 25, 2021

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May 25, 2021

OWASP Web Security Testing Guide v4.2 released

Announcing the release of a new version of the OWASP WSTG.

Dec 6, 2020

OWASP Web Security Testing Guide v4.2 released

Dec 6, 2020

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Responsive Pages and Color Themes With Minimal CSS

Building a responsive website with color themes? Better start at the root

Nov 24, 2020

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Nov 24, 2020

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Build Your Own Serverless Subscriber List With Golang and AWS

How to build your own newsletter list with DynamoDB and SES email signup confirmations

Nov 18, 2020

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Nov 18, 2020

Victoria Drake

Victoria Drake

I'm an engineering director building high-performing teams and thoughtful engineering culture. More on software leadership at victoria.dev or X @victoriadotdev.

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